*?WE FINALLY MET?*
Episode 03.
******* Annabel’s POV *******
I went grocery shopping because I nee-d to buy some food stuffs.
I shop for things I nee-ded and moved them to the counter to pay my bills. A message notification came into my phone and I checked it.
Rachael: hy honey. Am coming over to your place in the evening and I might sleep over.”I smiled and sli-pped the phone back into my pocket. Guess I won’t be bored with her around me.
Rachael is my old friend. We started our friendship right from when we were in high school. We went college together and graduated same day too. We are like five and six always doing things together. She is my best friend. She’s simple, kind, and friendly unlike me. My attitude might annoy you at a point because am not an easy girl. Am kind of mean at times which I know that myself. But I have soft sp-ot of me too.
After my goods were calculated and it’s time for me to pay, I found out am not with my purse but I remembered bringing it from home. Where could it be? It was then I remembered a guy bumped into me while I was coming in. Oh gosh! He removed my purse.
“Ma’am how will you pay”the cashier asked. I don’t know how to tell her my purse was stolen. “Erm…. Sorry. I think I misplaced my purse”I said to her. She was staring at me strangely not saying anything. “Ok. Can I transfer it to you instead?”I asked her. I brou-ght out my phone and it went off too. I sli-pped in back into my pocket feeling a bit embarras-sed. “Am sorry I don’t think this would work. Can I just return everything?”I asked feeling so embarras-sed already. A guy came to the front with few things and gave the cashier his credit card. “I’ll pay for her own too”he said to the lady. “What!”I said staring at him. “It’s ok”he said smiling. “I mean the bill is much”I said. After he paid, he didn’t look at me before heading out. I quickly packed my stuffs and went after him.
When I got out, I met him about to enter his car and I quickly walked up to him. “Excuse me”I said and he turned back. “Yes miss”he said after dropping the bag he was holding in the car. “Thank you so much for earlier. Can you give me your account number? I promise to transfer it back to you once my phone is on”I said looking at him. He smiled nodding his head negatively. “It’s ok miss. I didn’t do that to collect it back later. I just did it because I know how that kind of situation feels like”he said. “I know but at least you really helped me out and am indebted to you. I have to pay you back and my mind would be free”I said. “It’s ok miss. Bye. Take care”he said and got into the car. He drove out and I watched his car until it was out of sight. I sigh and turn to leave.
I got home minutes later and soon Rachael arrives too. I narrated what happened at the shopping mall to her and we also talked about other things too.
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******* Two weeks later. *******
After I finished preparing for work. I took my bag and was heading out to the compound.
My apartment is very ok and nice. The building is big, beautiful and neat. It’s a five sto-rey building with other neighbors living in other apartments too. Am on the sixth floor which means I’ll have to use the elevator before getting to my floor. There’s another apartment beside me but no one lives there right now. I heard someone will be moving in today. Finally am having a neighbor too. What if it’s married couples or a bachelor or probably a very scary old woman?
I don’t know yet. I just hope it’s a good neighbor. I got to the compound and went to my car in the garage. I got in and was driving out towards the entrance.
Few minutes later I got to work. “Good morning.” I greeted my coworkers and they replied my greetings too. I got to my locker and took my uniform. I got to the entrance of the changing room and overhead some workers talking about something.
“I heard the new chef is so handsome. Oh my God can’t wait to see him here.”a voice said. “I pray he does not have any girlfriend currently”another voice said and they both giggled. I went in and they were quiet. “Good morning”the greeted bowing a bit. “Morning”I replied with a smile. They took their apron and both went out. I heard about the new chef too but it’s annoying how the female workers keep talking about him too much.
I got out and went to the kitchen to start working then the manager and a guy came in. “Good morning”I greeted bowing my head. “Good morning miss Anna.”he replied. I looked at the new guy beside him and I recognise the face immediately. “Here’s our new chef. He’ll be working with you guys from now on”the manager said. “Oh it’s you”I said looking at him. “You work here?”he asked looking surprise also. The manger starred at both of us confused. “Do you guys know each other?”he asked. “Yes sir”I replied smiling. He looks at me and smiled too.
*?WE FINALLY MET?*
Episode 04
The manager left after the introduction and we were left alone in the kitchen. “Thanks for the other day”I said. “You’re welcome miss Anna”he replied with a friendly smile. “You must be a great cook”I said looking at him. “Not that good. I guess you’re great too”he said and I almost blus-h. “When other chefs get in, we’ll do a proper introduction”I said. “Ok ma’am”he said. “What can i help you with for now?”he asked looking at me as I dice the lettuce. “You can watch me for now”I said. “Am not comfortable watching other work”He said and went to wash his hand then joined me in preparing other things too. I smiled at his nice attitude. I think he’s not bad. I thought to myself smiling.
When I got home after work, I was heading up to my apartment. I pressed on the elevator and got in when it opens. Someone came in after me too and the door closed. I pressed my floor but the guy beside me didn’t press any bu-tton. I looked at him wondering why. He was dressed in a blue jeans and black shirt. He had a faze cap on and was covering his face with a black half mask which was covering his mouth and nose only. I wonder who he is. Could he be following me? Why is he not pressing any floor? I thought to myself in fear. I cleared my throat and folded my arms. When it got to the sixth floor, the door opened and I walked out. I was holding my phone ti-ghtly against my che-st when I noticed he came out too. I kept walking fast and I had the feeling he was doing this same. I became so scared that I don’t know what to do. Why is he following me? I hope he’s not here to kidnap me. What should I do? Should I scream or call the cops? I thought to myself. When I almost got to my entrance, I stopped to face him but he walked pas-s me and went to an entrance. He pressed his security pins and unlocked the door. I breath out feeling relieved. So, he’s the new neighbor. Why is he dressed like that? Oh my God. Thank God I didn’t call the police yet. I went in too closing the door behind me. I took a drink from the fridge and went on into my room. I sat down on the sofa looking around. My wall is full of Dave’s wallpaper and I don’t think am removing it soon. I took my phone and started surfing the internet.
I saw an article saying Dave was signed out from his industry because of what happen. Does this mean he won’t go on stage again? I won’t get to see the amazing Dave perform again? Oh no. Why? I thought to myself feeling hurt.
“He must be feeling so heartbroken right now.”I said. I stood up and walked to the wall. I looked up at the big wallpaper that has his pics on it. He was smiling so brightly in the picture holding a beautiful rose flower in his hand. I love seeing the pics that was why I put it opposite to my bed. I tou-ched the wallpaper smiling but still not happy. “How I wish I can get to meet you again”I said looking at it. I rested my head on the wall shutting my eyes. “It must be really ha-rd for you right now. I wish to help but I don’t know how”I said and sighed.
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****** Dave’s POV ******
I got into the living room and removed the mask and faze cap. I sat on the couch wiping my face down. Michael resigned been my manager because there’s nothing he can do with me again when everything turn worst. I chose to live all alone now because I have to work on things on my own. I must find out the person that framed me and want to know why. I want to reinstate my name even tho everything won’t be as before. I must clear my name. My phone started ringing and I picked the call. “Hello Jane”I said pretending to be ok. “Hy. How are you?”she asked. “Am good. Just getting home”I said. “Ok. I called to confirm. Please be fine ok”she said and I smiled nodding my head. “Don’t worry. I’m ok”I said. “I love you. Good night”she said. “Ok. Love you too”I said and she hang up. I dropped the phone and wiped down my face. Jane is my girlfriend. We’ve been dating for two years now. I love her so much and I believe she love me too. She makes me smile when I’m down. like how things are now.
I got up from the couch and went to my room.
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The following morning, I decided to visit Richa-rd because we have somewhere we are going together. Richa-rd is a rapper and a model too. We are friends right from beginning. We started together which made us best of friends. He really felt bad too about the incident that happened to me.
After dressing up, I used the mask and faze cap again so that people won’t recognise me when I get out.
I got out and was heading to the elevator. As I was trying to dial Richa-rds number, I bumped into someone and that made my phone fell down including hers too and her bag. “Am so sorry”she said bowing her head. She was avoiding eye contact with me and quickly took her bag and phone then walked on in hurry. I took my phone and sli-pped it into my pocket. I think I don’t nee-d to call him because he knows I’ll be coming anyway. I got to the elevator and met the lady again. She was acting impatient and unsettle and I wonder why. Few seconds later, she looks up at me smiling. “Hy. You’re the new neighbor right?”she asked and laughed. I didn’t reply then she scratched the back of her ne-ck. “Ok. Anyway am anna….”the elevator opened and I walked out not minding her. “How rude”I think I heard her say that before coming out too.
I walked to the garage and unlocked my car with remote before getting there. I opened the door and got in then drives out of the compound.
Soon, I was at Richa-rd’s place. I went into the living room but found no one there. I saw a familiar bag on the couch and I guess it’s Jane’s own immediately. “Why’s she here?”i said in confusion then I headed to Richa-rd’s room to check him. When I got to the entrance, I heard some strange sounds. “Could it be….”I didn’t finish before opening the door. The scene I saw, made my eyes w£t. I was dumbfounded at the sight. Tears dropped from my eyes without me even noticing.
Is this a dream?
Tbc